The Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training (CCCBET) is a national, non-profit organization comprising representatives from provincial and national non-profit employment and training associations and organizations.
Community-based employment programs are essential to Canada’s workforce development and economic success. These organizations offer accessible, localized services that not only respond to immediate employment challenges but also build long-term career resilience. Their creativity and adaptability allow them to swiftly address evolving workforce needs and priorities.
By working collaboratively with local businesses, community-based employment service providers create targeted solutions that meet the specific labour demands of both communities and employers. Strengthening the collaboration between government, business, and labour is crucial for enhancing productivity, and career professionals are at the forefront of this effort.
Community-based providers maintain vital relationships with local businesses, often doing so without direct compensation or formal data collection. Their commitment is driven by a shared vision of workforce improvement and economic vibrancy.
The CCOCDE CCCBET passionately advocates for these vital community networks, raising awareness about their significant contributions to fostering meaningful employment and promoting social inclusion, ultimately empowering all communities throughout Canada to thrive.
Mission
CCCBET’s mission is to provide pan-Canadian leadership for the community-based employment training sector.
Vision
That Canada’s employment and training sector offers recognized, professional services, ensuring all individuals have access to community-based services that support their pursuit of meaningful employment and social inclusion.
Regular Member
This category includes Canadian and provincial non-profit employment and training associations and organizations that support CCCBET’s mission and vision. Regular members have voting rights and enjoy several privileges, including the right to serve on the Board of Directors of the Coalition and discounts on selected activities promoted by partners. The annual membership fee is $500.
Associate Member
This category is open to individuals and organizations representing the public or private sector, colleges, unions, and international entities that support CCCBET’s mission and vision. The annual membership fee is $100.
For more information about membership or to become a member, please contact CCCBET or complete the application form.
Membership Benefits
Members of CCCBET receive several benefits, including:
- Advocacy for third-party services and the community-based employment training sector.
- Connection to provincial associations and organizations, as well as pan-Canadian initiatives.
- Promotion of the sharing of promising and innovative practices, and emerging trends across provinces.
- Support for research, effective employment services, and continual improvements to workforce development strategies and policy.
- Networking opportunities at national and provincial levels.
President
Janet Morris-Reade
Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training (ASPECT), British Columbia
Vice-Chair
Akosua Alagaratnam
First Work, Ontario’s Workforce Development Network, Ontario
Treasurer
Valérie Roy
Alliance of Quebec Employment Counseling Centers, Quebec
Secretary
Monika Feist
Success Skills Center, Manitoba
Directors
Mohja Alia
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), Nova Scotia
Carrie Axten
Prospect Human Services Society, Alberta
Kevin McNichol
PCDC, Alberta
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